by Miles Taylor | Oct 5, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
Well gosh, that’s a simple title, isn’t it? It doesn’t really give away the multimodal nature of Springfield Station: multiple Amtrak lines, freight traffic, a possible commuter rail system, intercity bus lines, and the hub of the entire PVTA. Looks...
by Miles Taylor | Sep 30, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
I had an interesting conversation with a friend and a teacher today about the possibility of creating a Miles on the MBTA t-shirt. It would be really neat to have some sort of merchandise! Of course, the real question is if any of you guys would actually get one. It...
by Miles Taylor | Sep 29, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
Taking the route all on its own, the P21E by far the fastest way of getting from Holyoke to Springfield, and it’s a massive convenience. However, when you factor in the fact that it uses a Proterra electric bus…well, now we’ve just got the best route...
by Miles Taylor | Sep 28, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
Ever since I found out that there was a place called Belchertown, I really wanted to visit it. Ever since I found out that there was a bus to Belchertown, I really wanted to ride it. Finally, my dreams have come true…the 45, everybody! Oh…okay,...
by Miles Taylor | Sep 27, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
The 30 was a really nice convenience in the summer, mainly because of its clean schedule. Whereas the 31 runs every 35 minutes during the summer, the 30 is a nice every half hour. Of course, they both run every 15 minutes during the school year, when most people use...
by Miles Taylor | Sep 26, 2017 | Miles on the MBTA
While other UMass routes get insanely busy at peak periods, the 33 is always just kinda…there. During UMass’s rush hour, packed 60-foot 30 and 31 buses truck students out to off-campus apartments, while the 33 just trundles through with a marginal amount...
